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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.20, 380.10 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.20, 380.10 and 143.60 is: 215.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.20 : 380.10 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.20/380.10 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.20x = 380.10 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.20x = 54,582.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,582.36/253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.57

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